Press and Reviews

When it comes to pizza, it's hard to top Sweet Basil in Westlake
"Not bad for an Irishman, eh?" says Dan Joyce, owner of Sweet Basil at 26235 Center Ridge Road in Westlake.
Indeed.
Joyce may come from Irish stock, but you would never know it tasting the pizza produced in the kitchen at his restaurant.
Joyce, an unbridled pizza enthusiast, was working in pharmaceuticals when he returned to the Cleveland area from the East Coast.
"I opened it (Sweet Basil) because you could call me a notorious pizza snob. No one was making pizza the way it was supposed to be, the old way," ...

News and Events

Sweet Basil regularly hosts special events, including performances by Robert E. Magician, Partners in Rhyme and Balloon Bender Dave.

Welcome to Sweet Basil Pizza!

Sweet Basil Neapolitan Style Pizzeria is locally owned by Dan Joyce, who has always had a passion for good pizza. He was getting tired of the thick crust nationwide chains, so he decided to open Sweet Basil to offer Clevelanders an alternative to the typical pizza. With a variety of gourmet toppings to choose from, Dan promises to provide a delicious hand-tossed, thin crust pie, soon to be a Cleveland favorite! Sweet Basil offers both dine-in and takeout and serves beer and wine.

SWEET BASIL DOES LUNCH DELIVERIES!Sweet Basil will deliver lunch to businesses in the surrounding area with orders of $50.00 or more.

Sweet Basil is a casual dining restaurant located in Westlake, OH serving delicious pizzas and salads. Our enormous pizzas will satisfy the largest of appetites and are sure to delight your taste buds beyond comparison.

All of our food is homemade with the freshest ingredients to ensure taste and pleasure. Once you step foot into the restaurant you are surrounded by the intoxicating aromas of freshly made pizzas in our open air kitchen. Combined with outstanding service and kid friendly environment, you are able to enjoy a dining experience that is beyond compare! Bring in your friends and family for a great meal today!